Biographies from Amazon.com

Whether you’re intrigued by the founding fathers and the birth of the nation, or you want to know what led up to some of the biggest cultural and scientific discoveries, the biographies from Amazon.com can be a personal, involving way to experience history through the stories of fascinating and inspiring history-makers.

We have a great variety of biographies to choose from in a variety of formats, from paperbacks and hardcovers to audiobooks and ebooks. You can find riveting portraits of some of our nation’s most influential leaders and political figures like previous presidents, civil rights pioneers, and others. If you want a deeper look into the politics and history of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, or other countries, we carry great historical biographies for you. Or if you’re drawn to big events like the Vietnam War or World War II, you can find real-life accounts of what it was like to live through the most globe-changing battles in history.

Artists and cultural figures of all sorts have also played a major role in shaping our world and the way we communicate, and with the Art & Literature biographies and memoirs of professionals, academics and scientists, you can get an inside look on all the events and effort that went into changing the world for the better. Books about Steve Jobs, J.D. Salinger, Johnny Carson, and other leaders of their field can also make great gifts for friends and family who love technology, comedy, literature, music, and more. And with free shipping on eligible items, you can conveniently and affordably enjoy the delight of getting books delivered straight to your door.

You can also find a variety of biographies that cover a great selection of special interests. Sports memoirs from athletes and coaches can inspire more than just die-hard fans with intense stories of effort, practice, and undying motivation. Biographies of top scientists like Richard Feynman, Albert Einstein, Nikola Tesla, and others are ideal for getting a view into the creativity, genius--and sometimes the touch of madness--that went into modern innovations and inventions.

Increase your understanding of history, the music scene, artistic movements, technology, fascinating people, and more, with the in-depth biographies and memoirs from Amazon.com.